News
30
Jul
Swiss Financial Sector Takes Steps Against Greenwashing
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has acknowledged new self-regulatory measures by the financial industry to address greenwashing. Developed by key associations, these measures will be imp...
29
Nov
Swiss Project Aims for Eco-Friendly Plastics
Category: ESG News
HSG leads the Innosuisse flagship project "Towards a NetZero Plastics Industry." Collaborating with Swiss universities and 18 businesses, they reshape the plastics industry, target...
18
Dec
Swiss Investor responsAbility Pledges $500M for Green Tech
Category: ESG News
Swiss impact investor responsAbility launches a $500 million climate investment strategy for Asia. Focused on clean tech sectors, the initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 10 ...
11
Apr
Swiss Government Plans New Taxation Policy for Electric Vehicles Starting in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland plans to impose an automobile import tax on electric cars starting in 2024 to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The tax exemption for e...
22
Jul
PrISMa: Advancing Carbon Capture Technology
Category: ESG News
Researchers from ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Heriot-Watt University have created the PrISMa platform. PrISMa uses AI and simulations to enhance carbon capture by evaluating materials, pr...
16
Oct
Bigler AG Fleischwaren Signs Cross-Sector Pact for Greener Food Chain
Category: ESG News
Bigler AG Fleischwaren joins 36 organizations in Switzerland's cross-sector commitment to reduce #FoodWaste. Aligned with the Federal Council's Action Plan, the initiative aims to ...
02
Apr
Infener to Construct Green Hydrogen Factory in Neumünster
Category: ESG News
Infener AG is constructing a green hydrogen production facility in Neumünster, Germany. Set to be operational by 2026, the plant aims to produce 5,000 tons of green hydrogen annual...
27
Nov
Federal Commission Urges Revision of Swiss Air Quality Standards
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's air quality standards are under review by the Federal Commission for Air Hygiene (FCAH) to align with WHO guidelines, prioritizing public health. Recommendations incl...
01
Aug
Metafuels and PSI receive grant from Swiss Federal Office of Energy
Category: ESG News
Metafuels and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have received a 4.4 million Swiss francs grant from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy to build a pilot plant for sustainable aviati...
30
Aug
Climeworks’ Orca Plant Earns First AAA Rating from BeZero Carbon
Category: ESG News
Climeworks' Orca plant in Iceland has received the first-ever AAA rating from BeZero Carbon, a London-based carbon credit rating agency. This recognition marks the highest rating i...